US Bridges

SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 04.70 E SR 3 · Structure no. 016505

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,351 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesBranch Ben Davis Creek
Location04.70 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 44
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61815, -85.36012
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2022)
Projected traffic7,351 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 44 over Branch Ben Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.